London-based shared bike operator, Forest, secured €15.3 million in funding to expand its e-bike fleet and support sustainable growth.The funding round includes a €11.8 million facility in Asset-Backed Finance from Fintex Capital.Forest aims to introduce three new e-bike types to its fleet and focus on long-term partnerships with cities and public transport providers.The company's operations are 'zero emission', powered by renewable energy, and it plans to achieve gender parity among its riders by 2027.